InterGest helps New Zealand companies globalise. With offices in over 50 locations worldwide, we provide the necessary local expertise, services and support to successfully operate and grow your business in target export markets. The InterGest system – developed and refined over 40 years of assisting companies in markets around the world – is designed to enable New Zealand companies to establish a local presence in overseas markets in a highly efficient and cost-effective way. We combine our global reach with a tailored approach to optimally suit your company in its international expansion.

NZ Food Innovation Network

16 Mar 2012 | NZ Food Innovation Network

In late 2009 and 2010 the government made the decision to invest $22 million into the establishment of four regional export certified, open-access food development and commercialisation facilities. The purpose of these facilities is to support the food industry to improve new product development, innovation and financial performance of NZ’s food and beverage industry.

Japan-NZ International Ltd

8 Mar 2012 |

JapanWill Karaitiana of Christchurch, NZ, and Kara Raku of Kobe, Japan, have skills in family businesses in Japan and NZ combined with strategic management accounting capability to complete value chain analyses and strategic marketing and communications capability to position your product and services in the mind of your customers to maximize sales opportunity.

KATABOLT fast tracks Kiwi companies into overseas markets through relationships, distribution channels and channel partners. KATABOLT has a network of more than 100 high level associates in markets as far afield as North America, Europe, Russia, Asia and Australia. It draws on the international connections made through director Christopher Boys 20 years in international sales, his work as chair of Kea Auckland (the Kiwi Expatriates Association), and KATABOLT’s partnership with the ICEHOUSE, Auckland’s business incubator and development centre.

We help hi-tech companies grow faster in niche export markets by providing: hi-tech export coaching, facilitation and consulting: business planning, marketing strategies and exporting. We work with them to help select the best markets, devise the best ways to approach & research these markets, assess their value proposition, visit or exhibit at trade fairs and find the right partners.

The Brazilian market has great opportunity but careful planning by New Zealand companies is required to succeed. Tim King, a New Zealander, and Brendan Dennis, an Australian, are principal partners of BRAANZ Consulting, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. BRAANZ assists New Zealand companies in developing business in Brazil and South America. The duo has trade experience, are well connected, speak the language, know the market and get results.

Being culturally smart gives you a competitive edge. As New Zealand exporters, we’re competing in large markets with small resources. We need to be knowledgeable of new business cultures, and skilled at building lasting business relationships across cultures.
iglobal helps clients build this advantage - in workshops, or supporting you long-distance 1-on-1 to manage real-time challenges. iglobal has particular expertise and experience in China and Brazil.

A 100% New Zealand owned and operated company with an extensive footprint in India. Their focus is facilitating trade, business and business investment between India and New Zealand, and are able to assist both New Zealand and Indian businesses.

Mindsets conduct training seminars for businesses that are looking at expanding their domestic Asian clientele base, or undertaking business in China. Mindsets’ ‘cultural awareness’ courses are designed for a range of frontline/back office roles in import/export, hospitality, FMCG, financial and government sectors. Courses aim to build loyalty and sustainable relationships.